Lilly Stairs is an internationally recognized patient advocate, serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and sought after speaker. Her truest self was unearthed in a hospital bed after being diagnosed with multiple autoimmune diseases.

Lilly is the Founder of the Chronic Boss Collective, a networking membership for ambitious business women living with chronic conditions designed to help them dream big in their career and maintain health with no trade-offs.

She is also the Founder of Patient Authentic, a consultancy that helps healthcare organizations builds events and experiences for patient advocates, and is Board Chair of the Autoimmune Association, the world's foremost non-profit leading the fight against autoimmunity